Vol. 12, Issue 7 (2023)

Author(s):
Shubham Kumar Kushwaha¬, Sushila Arya, Manisha, Shashank Shekhar and Rohan Pathania

Abstract:
Lantana camara L., commonly known as wild sage, is a widely distributed plant species with various medicinal properties. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the phytochemical constituents and explore the antibacterial, and herbicidal activities of the Lantana camara L. oleoresins obtained from two different districts of Uttarakhand. The comparative biological activities and phytochemical composition of Lantana camera Dehradun oleoresin (LCDO) and Lantana camera Udham Singh Nagar oleoresin (LCUO) revealed the presence of various phytoconstituents. In LCDO the major constituent identified as 2-acetylamino-3-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl) with a percentage composition of 19.21%. In LCUO, major constituent identified as 3-Methylglutaric anhydride (25.02%). However, the oleoresin was evaluated for their antimicrobial activity against two-gram negative bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, and herbicidal activity against Raphanus raphanistrum sub sp. Sativus seeds. The results revealed the presence of several bioactive compounds in both the oleoresins, which exhibited significant biological activities. This research provides valuable insights into the potential applications of Lantana camara as a source of natural products with diverse pharmacological properties.